The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

NOTICES. We have received a letter about the girl Sarah Jacob, but as it criticizes persons so freely it ought not to be anon- ymous. With the writer's name attached we will publish it. To CORRESPONDENTS.—We must request those who kindly furnish us with reports of local events (which we are always glad to receive) to send their communications to the office as early as possible. Communications tor insertion in this paper must be authenticated by having the real name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of the writer's good faith.

GENERAL. The Irish Church Bill is slowly progressing through committee, and so sure are Mr GLADSTONE'S majorities that even the Conservative Standard says the measure will pass the Commons without any material modifications. Several divisions take place every night, and the majority is generally a little over or a little under 100. Mr GLADSTONE has asked the House to meet at two o'clock on Tuesday, and discuss the Bill till seven, and it is hoped that the debate will be removed to the Lords at Whitsun- tide. What their lordship will choose to do is yet a mys- tery.—The Bill for transferring the licensing of beerhouses to the magistrates has passed its second reading, and we may now hope to see some little improvement in the pre- sent deplorable state of affairs in connection with the sale of drink.—It is unfortunate for the Protestant" party that the only place where Prince ARTHUR'S progress through Ireland was interrupted was Londonderry. The 'prentice boys there raised offensive cries against Mr GLADSTONE and his policy, and the consequence was a serious riot, in which three persons are reported to have been Silled. Of course the great body of the Irish Church supporters cannot be blamed for this, except that too many of them, by their own extraordinary violence, have fed the flames of sectarian strife and encouraged violent lan- guage in others. —Another Liberal gain at Bewdley. The petitioner, Major ANSON, has been declared elected, after a scrutiny.—There is no news of much interest from abroad this week. + '•

LOCAL. We report to-day a conference of clergy and laity at Bala which many of our readers will find interesting. We cannot comment upon the proceedings this week, but we want to congratulate Archdeacon FFOULKES upon the wise course which he is pursuing, in convening these confer- ences. At first, perhaps, he will find it difficult to induce the laity, unused to such discussions, to take a promin- ent part in them, but that defect time will remedy. Of one thing we may be quite sure, that it is an excellent thing to associate the laity with the clergy as much as possible in Church work, and to bring them together to consider how the interests of the Church may be best promoted. The question of the Game Laws, in which so many of our readers take a deep interest, came before the House of Commons on Tuesday, and elicited a speech from Mr BRIGHT. The right hon. gentleman strongly condemns the present system of game preserving, and he thinks the remedy, as far as the farmers are concerned, is in their own hands. Let them bravely come forward at election time, and choose representatives who will support a reform of the Game Laws, and that reform will speedily arrive. Excellent advice In Wales the influence of the land- lords has been broken: let us hope that England will soon follow the good example of the Principality. The case of the Welsh Fasting Girl," as she is called, is exciting a good deal of discussion in the medical and other papers. It is simply impossible to believe in living without food, and when the very strong evidence of the bona fides of the girl and her parents is insisted upon, we are naturally reminded of similar stories in by-gone days which seemed to be equally well supported till the hoax broke down. One strange case is mentioned in which the person was fed from the mouths of her friends, under the cover of kisses We believe some fuller statement with respect to the Llanfihangel-yr-Arth case may shortly be expected. Another Welsh seat has been-wrested from the Conser- vatives. On Saturday a contest took place at Brecon, where Mr HOWEL GWYN (Conservative) had been unseated on petition. The candidates were Lord HYDE (Liberal), son of the Earl of CLARENDON, and Lord C. HAMILTON I (Conservative), son of the Duke of ABERCORN, and the former was elected by a majority of 391 to 328. At the general election Mr GWYN won by 15; so that the Liberal victory is a very satisfactory one. There are now twenty-three Liberal and seven Conservative members for Wales. Only about half the members for Shropshire and Wales took part in the division on the Marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister Bill, which passed its second reading by the satisfactory majority of ninety-nine. We are glad to see that several Conservatives went into the lobby with the ayes, and that Shropshire and the Principality contributed less than half a dozen names to the list of noes. The following, of whom the first three are Conservatives, were FOB THE BILL. Mr Figgins Major Morgan Mr Walsh Mr A. H. Brown Col. Edwardes Lord R. Grosvenor Sir John Hanmer Marquis of Hartington Mr W. B. Hughes Mr H. Richard Mr E. M. Richards Mr Sartoris Col. Stepney Mr Talbot Mr Tracy Mr Vivian (paired) Mr Fothergill (paired) AGAINST THE BILL. Col. G. W. Clive Mr J. R. Ormsby Gore Gen. Forester Lord Newport Mr Whitmore The five who voted against the Bill were Conservatives. Mr OSBORNE MORGAN was accidentally shut out from re- cording his vote with the ayes.

Local and District. BANKRUPTS.—The following announcements appear in the Gazette: Evans, John, Aberayron, grocer and mercer, May 12th, at 12; Hughes, Robert, provision dealer. May 6th, at 12. PETITIONS PRESENTED TO PABLTAMENT.—Against the disestablishment and disendowment of the Irish Church, by Mr from Shrewsbury Mr C. W. Wynn, from Meifod. Against the abolition of imprisonment for debt, by Mr Hanbury Tracy, from Llanidloes; by Mr G. O. Morgan, from Llangollen. In favour of the Burials Bill, by Mr G. O. Morgan, from parishes in Denbighshire, Merionethshire, and Carnarvonshire. NORTH WALES TEMPERANCE ELECTORAL ASSOCIATION. —In view of the second reading of the Permissive Prohi- bitory Liquor Bill, introduced by Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Mr Baylc-y. and Mr Daiway, which is fixed for the 12th May, the executive of the above association are promoting petitions to Parliament in its favour, and forming auxili- aries in various places, for the sustentation of the move- ment. For this purpose, their secretary, Mr Thomas B. Jones, has visited Llangollen, Corwen, Llandrillo, Bala, Dolgelley, and Barmouth, and has succeeded in organizing the friends of the movement in each place. Mr Bowen, the financial agent, has also visited Mold, Flint, Bagillt, and Holywell, for the same purpose. These visits will be continued to the chief towns and populous districts of North Wales, and anyone wishing to co-operate, should lose no time in writing to the secretary, Wrexham, who will give all information upon the movement generally, and also supply petitions and sheets gratis.

BALA. TEMPERANCE LEGISLATION.—On Thursday, the 22nd inst., a committee meeting was held at the Bala British inst., a committee meeting was held at the Bala British School, the Rev. John Peter in the chair, when Mr Thos. B. Jones, secretary of the North Wales Temperance Elec- toral Association, attended on behalf of the association and explained its objects and. the success which had at- tended his canvass of the town for subscribers and mem- bers. It was unanimously resolved, That an auxiliary be formed and called 'The Bala Auxiliary of the North Wales Temperance Electoral Association,' and that its operations extend to the Hundred of Penllyn." An execu- tive committee was nominated; Mr S. Jones, treasurer, and Mr John Lewis, hon. secretary. It was also resolved, To get up a petition from Bala and the district in favour of the Permissive Prohibitory Liquor Bill, introduced intd j Parliament by Sir Wilfrid Lawson, and that it be for- warded to Mr D. Williams, M.P., for presentation." We understand that Mr T. B. Jones is visiting the principal towns in the county, organizing auxiliaries, and otherwise advancing the interests of the association. MILITIA.—On Monday last the recruits, numbering twenty-one, who have enlisted in the Royal Merioneth- shire Militia since the last training, came up for fourteen days' training prior to the arrival of the regiment for a longer period. LLANFOR FEMALE FRIENDBY SOCIETY.—This society held its anniversary on Thursday last, and the ladies, headed by the band of the Royal Merionethshire Militia, marched in procession through the town of Bala, and then retired to the National School, where an excellent tea, &c., had been provided by Mrs Roberts, Wine Vaults. We are informed that Mr Evan Williams, draper, Bala, has been appointed secretary to the society, instead of the late Mr George Humphreys. THE BRITISH SCHOOL.—On Friday, the 23rd inst., a tea party and public examination was held in connection with this school. The school was very tastefully decorated with flags and evergreens formed into festoons and suspended across the room, with a well-designed inscription above the stage, on canvass, 'Success to the British School." There were other mottoes in various parts of the room. The arrangements ior the tea were carried out in an excellent manner under the superintendence of Miss Jones, Plasyr- a ore, and Miss M. Hughes, Tanyrhall, assisted by several 7 ladies who presided at the trays. Many friends of the institution sat down to tea at 3.30 p.m.. At the same time the children belonging to the school were also entertained. In the evening at seven a public examination of the chil- dren took place. The room was well filled, and the meeting was presided over by O. Richards, Esq., M.D. The ex- amination was conducted by Dr Edwards, the Rev. J. Peter, Mr Williams, Llandderfel, Mr Ellis Roberts, and the master of the school, Mr J. Lewis, to the great enjoyment and satisfaction of the audience. The children at intervals sang in an excellent manner, conducted by the teacher. Several valuable and interesting books were presented by the chairman, on behalf of the committee, for attendance and good conduct. The Rev. S. Thomas addressed the parents on the importance of regularly attending the school. Mr Griffith Jones, banker, having referred to the excellent discipline attained by the master, the satisfactory result of this examination, and the liberality shown by the inhabitants of the town, and es- p jcially the members of the committee, to the funds of the school, proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies who super- intended and assisted at the tea, to their respected chair- man, and to Mr Lewis, which was seconded by Mr Simon Jones. The Chairman, in reply, said he was much pleased to be present at the meeting, and he felt that the British School was one of the best sources of education in the town, and it seemed to him that the committee were most fortunate in securing the services of Mr Lewis. The meet- ing terminated with singing God save the Queen." POLICE BUSINESS, 22nd.—Before J. Jones and O. Richards, Esqrs. Charge of Wounding.—David Jones, of Bryncrug, near Towyn, brought up in the custody of P.C. John Jones, was charged by William Jones with having, on the 21st instant, unlawfully and maliciously cut, stabbed, and wounded him on the Great Western Railway, in the parish of Llangower. The justices, not being satisfied with the evidence produced, discharged the accused. Mulicious Injury.-Edward Williams, weaver, native of Llanfyllin, brought up in custody of P.C. John Jones, was charged by George Roberts, grocer, Bala, with having, on the 21st instant, committed damage by breaking glass, value 6s.—The accused pleaded drunkenness, and said that he was not aware what he was doing.—Fined 21s., and damage and costs in default of payment one month's imprisonment at Dolgelley gaol. (For remainder of Bala News see page 3.)

CORWEN. I A HAWKER IN A Fix.—On the 23rd, before Capt. Taylor, C. Murphy, a hawker, was charged with endeavouring to dispose of steel rings at the shop of Mr John Evans, iron- monger, without having first obtained a licence to hawk. It appeared that the prisoner went into Mr Evans's shop and offered for sale these rings. Mr Evans replying that he sold such articles himself and wanted none, prisoner became very abusive and had to be turned out of the shop, and was given into the custody of P.S. Williams. He is known" to the police, and was in August, 1864, convicted at Corwen of felony. He was sentenced to one month's hard labour. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY.—Before John Jones, Esq., Vrondderw, and Captain Taylor. John Jones, Cefn, and Richard Jones, Acrefair, were charged by Mr Brooker for riding in a second-class car- riage with third-class tickets. It appeared that this was a common offence on the Ruabon and Corwen line, and fines amounting (with costs) to 20s. were inflicted. A Series of Assaults.-Ann Jones, William Peake, William Watkins, and David Williams, were mixed up in a series of assaults. All the parties lived at Penybryn, Corwen, and the magistrates bound all over to keep the peace. [A full report of the sessions will appear in the Oswestry Advertiser of Wednesday next].

DOLGELLEY. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday evening last a serious accident occurred to Johnny Tyler, the driver of the omnibus running between the Ship Hotel, in this town, and Pen- maen Pool station. In going down the hill near Pandy- rodyn he was, as usual, going to put the break on, when it appears he missed the handle and over-balanced himself, and fell on his head on the road. He was taken up quite unconscious, and remained so for a long time. When he recovered enough to be removed, he was taken to his lodg- ings in the town. He still remains in a very precarious state; but strong hopes are entertained of his recovery. Owing to the accident all the passengers had a most narrow escape. The horses when the reins became loose galloped down at an increased speed, and were fast approaching the most dangerous turning on the Pandyrodyn bridge, when Mr Disley, the station-master at Penmaen Pool, who hap- pened to be on the 'bus at the time, managed to collect the reins together, and master the horses just as they reached the bridge; otherwise nothing short of a miracle would have preserved the 'bus from being smashed, and the whole of the passengers pitched over into the river. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, April 27th.—Before Col. Bunbury, C.B., and John Vaughan, Esq. Donkey Straying.—David Jones, a hawker, of Dolgelley, was charged with allowing his donkey to stray on a cer- tain turnpike road within the parish of Dolgelley on the 21st.-P.C. Evans said: On Wednesday night, the 21st., I saw a donkey belonging to defendant straying in Bridge-street, in this town, between eleven and twelve o'clock. There was no one with it. I am certain it was the defendant's.—Defendant was fined 5s., and 6s. 6d. costs; or seven days' imprisonment.—Defendant asked for a week to pay, but was refused. Pocket Picking. —Ellen Jones, a stranger, was charged with picking the pocket of one Jane Jones, at Dolgelley fair, on the 21st April, and stealing therefrom a purse con- taining 7s. 3d.—Jane Jones said: I live at Tyddynmawr, in the parish of Dolgelley. I was at the last Dolgelley fair, held on the 21st. I lost a purse there. It contained 7s. 3d., in two halfcrowns, one two shilling piece, and one threepenny piece. I had no mark on the money. I saw the prisoner on the day of the fair. I don't know that I ever saw her before that.—Evan Lewis said: I am a tailor, living at Dolgelley. On the fair day I saw the prisoner standing behind the last witness and another woman from the country who was with her. Prisoner got between the two, and there was another woman again standing behind her, as if she tried to cover her. I did not see prisoner doing anything, but noticing shuffling be- tween the women, I went after them, and taking hold of the prisoner's arm, below the elbow, I asked Jane Jones if she had lost anything. She examined her pocket, and said she had lost her purse. The prisoner was then pre- sent. I then turned the prisoner's hand up, and the purse was in her hand. I did not take the purse, but another man, who, I believe, is the prosecutor's husband, took it from the prisoner. -Griffith Pugh said: I live at Dol- gelley. I saw the prisoner on the last fair day, between one and two o'clock. I did not see her do anything. Evan Lewis had his hold on the prisoner when I went there. I went immediately to look for a policeman, and not finding one, I went back and took the prisoner in charge. At the police station Thomas Jones, the pro- secutor's husband, delivered over the purse to me. I now produce it and its contents in the same condition as I re- ceived it from him.-J ane Jones, recalled, said: This purse is mine, and the money in it answers to the money I had in it.—By the prisoner: My husband took the purse out of your hand. I saw it in your hand when he took it from you.—The usual questions being put to her, prisoner pleaded guilty to stealing the purse, and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment, with hard labour. MARRIAGE OF MR T. HUMPHREY WILLIAMS OF LLWYN. The bells were rung on Tuesday to celebrate the mar- riage of Thomas Humphrey Williams, Esq., of Llwyn, with Miss Watkins. DINNER AT THE GOLDEN LION ROYAL HOTEL. A dinner was held at five in the afternoon on Wednes- day. The dinner was held in the large new coffee room, which presented a very beautiful appearance, being decked out with flowers and very tastefully decorated. The way in which the dishes, vases, &c., were arranged on the table shewed it was laid under the superintend- ance of a good artist. The chairman for the evening was Dr J. E. Jones, of Brynvffynon, and the vice-chair was filled by G. J. Williams, Esq. The whole get up of the dinner did great credit to the catering abilities of the wor- t'iy hostess of this far-famed hotel. The meats, viands, a, id wines were of superior quality and the dinner was 8 rved in a faultless style by the worthy hostess, Miss Rate t', fully maintaining her former reputation as a caterer. k The following had taken tickets and were present:—Dr JohnE. Jones (chairman), G. J. Williams, Esq., solicitor (vice-chairman), Mr Wm. Pughe, National Provincial Bank, Mr J. C. Roberts, Plasucha, MrJ. Meyrick Jones, Mr Young, Mr John Castle, Mr Thompson, Refreshment Rooms, Mr Vaughan, Mr Jones, Mr Wm. Williams, watchmaker, Mr Roberts, Bank Buildings, Mr R. P. Thomas, Brynrodyn, Mr R. Williams, Post Office, &c. The first toast was proposed by the CHAIRMAN, being "The Queen,' which was duly honoured. The CHAIRMAN afterwards proposed "The Prince and Princess of Wales," and next The Royal Family," which were received with enthusiasm. The next toast was "The Bishop and Clergy, and Ministers of all Denominations." This was followed by "The Army, Navy, and Volun teers," which was proposed by the CHAIRMAN, and coupled with the name of Mr Pughe, the worthy ensign of the 1st Merionethshire Volunteers. Mr PUGHE responded in an appropriate manner. The CHAIRMAN then proposed the Lord Lieutenant of the County, Lord Mostyn, which was well received. Afterwards came the toast, "The Member for the County, D. Williams, Esq. wishing him better health. GRIFFITH JONES WILLIAMS, Esq., proposed in a very excellent speech the next toast, being "The Town ana Trade of Dolgelley," coupled with the name of Mr J. M. Jones. Mr J. M. JONES duly responded, thanking Mr Williams for the very flattering manner in which he had proposed the toast. He was glad to say that the town of Dolgelley had very much improved since the opening of the rail- ways, and he hoped that improvement would still con- tinue. The next toast, being the toast of the evening, was pro- posed by the CHAIRMAN, "Long life and prosperity to Mr and Mrs Williams." He spoke of the respectability of the Llwyn family and the great good they had done to the town and neighbourhood of Dolgelley, in promoting the interests of the town. This was drunk in a bumper. The following toast was the health of Miss Hartley and R. Nanney Williams, Esq., which was well received and the final one was proposed by Mr CASTLE, being The hostess, Miss Roberts, and thanks for the splendid dinner she had provided them with." The company, we may remark, did not separate until a late hour, and a most pleasant evening was spent.

LLANDRILLO. THE RAPACIOUS DOG.-The noted sheep destroyer on the Berwyn hills still continues to commit his depredations in spite of all efforts to kill him. The last that was seen of him was on Sunday morning, the 25th inst., by Mr W. Davies, Blaendre, Llandrillo, on the Syrior sheep-walk, when the dog was in the act of killing a lamb. Mr Davies was armed with a gun at the time, and tried to get within gunshot range but it seems that the animal can scent a man approaching him from a long distance, so he made off immediately. After it became known to the farmers and inhabitants of Llandrillo that he had been seen, a large party went up to the mountain at once, and were on the hills all day but nothing more was heard of him till late in the evening, when he was seen again on Hendwr sheep- walk and again entirely lost. On Monday a number of foxhounds were expected from Tanybwlcli, and if a sight of him can be obtained no doubt he will be hunted down and captured, and receive what he is fully entitled to—capital punishment. -Coi-re-3popdent, April 27th.

DINAS MAAVDDWY. SIR EDMUND BUCKLEY'S MANORIAL CLAIM.—This case was again heard in London, last Wednesday, on a second application by Sir Edmund to change the venue from the county of Merioneth. On the first application the goal was sought to be either Chester or London, but now it was Montgomeryshire, and the application was mainly opposed on the ground of extra expense. An order was made directing the trial to take place in Montgomeryshire; Sir Edmund to pay any extra cost that may be occasioned thereby.

BARMOUTH. BARMOUTH FERRY AND THE RAILWAY VIADUCT.—In the Queen's Bench, before the Lord Chief Justice and Justices Lush and Hannen, April 21st, this case came be- fore the court on the return of the Cambrian Railways Company to a writ of mandamus calling upon the com- pany to take up the arbitrator's award. The owners of the ferry claimed compensation from the railway com- pany for the injury sustained by the claimants by rea- son of the construction by the company of the viaduct, whereby the traffic over the ferry was destroyed; and the claimants proceeded to arbitration before Mr Fowler, of Birmingham, to assess the amount of compensation. The arbitration took place at Barmouth National Schools in October, 18G7, when Mr Mackeson, Q.C., Mr Wilkin, and Mr Griffith Williams, represented the claimants, and Mr A. Howell represented the company. A report was given in our paper at the time of the proceedings before the arbitrator. Mr Howell denied that the claimant was in point of law entitled to any compensation for the in- jury he had sustained, and stated that he entered upon the arbitration under protest, and with the intention of raising that question at the right time, whatever the award might be. Thereupon the arbitration proceeded. The award was subsequently made and the company were afterwards called upon to take up the award and pay the arbitrator's costs in accordance with the Act of Parlia- ment, and upon their declining the writ of mandamus was issued to compel them to do so. To that writ the company returned that they were not liable in point of law to make any compensation to the claimants for the injury they had sustained, and therefore that they ought not to be required to comply with the writ. To this return the claimants demurred, and the question so raised came now before the Court. It was argued by Mr Morgan Lloyd for the claimants, and Mr M'Intyre for the company. The Court gave judgment in favour of the company, with costs.

CORRIS. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A TRAMP.—At a special petty sessions held at Pennal on the 23rd ult., before C. F. Thruston and John Pughe, Esqs., a man giving the name of William Jackson was charged with attempting to commit an offence of a criminal nature against Mary Pugh. From the evidence it appeared that the prisoner, who re- presents himself to be a discharged so dier, and in support of this assertion wears three tawdry pieces of ribbon pinned upon the breast of a tattered, greasy coat, was on tramp from Dolgelley, where he had been attending the fair, to Machynlleth. On his way through the village of Corris he called at the house of the prosecutor for the pur- pose of soliciting alms. Receiving no reply to his repeated knocks at the door, he opened it, and having carefully examined both rear and front of the premises, he entered the house, closing the door after him. The wife of the prosecutor was lying in bed, suffering from slight indis- position, and the moment the prisoner saw her, he at- tempted to get into the bed in which she was lying. She resisted him, and ran screaming out of the house, along the turnpike-road, followed by the prisoner. Fortunately the woman's screams attracted the attention of a woman who was near, and when the prisoner saw her coming up he abandoned the pursuit, and made off as fast as he could run in the direction of Machynlleth. In- v formation of the attempted outrage having been given to P. C. Jones, that officer went immediately in search of the prisoner, whom he apprehended about half a mile from Machynlleth. The prisoner was conveyed to the lock-up at Machynlleth, and placed in a cell with another tramp, and whilst there P.C. Roberts overheard the prisoner say to his companion that he had cribbed the mouche," i.e., stolen the umbrella which he had in his possession. From subsequent enquiries it appeared that the prisoner, on his way to Machynlleth, had called at Esgir, the residence of Col. Stuart, and had stolen the umbrella from the house of the gamekeeper. For this offence he was summarily committed for three months, and for the criminal offence he was committed for trial. It was stated that the pri- soner, who is an old man of about sixty years of age, found his way into another cottage at Corris, in which there was a woman, who had recently been confined, and her nurse. They refused to give him anything, and so, going outside the cottage, he deliberately smashed a por- tion of the window with his walking stick. The following was the evidence on the charge of larceny :-Evan Williams said I am a servant to Col. Stuart, at Esgir, in the parish of Pennal, in this county. On Wednesday last, about half-past two o'clock, I saw prisoner at the house. He wanted to see the colonel. I told him that the colonel was then engaged. Prisoner had no umbrella then. Late that evening I was told that the prisoner was seen going from the house with an umbrella in his hand. I went into the saddle-room to see if mine was there, and I found it missing. I had hung mine up in the saddle-room about eleven that morning. The umbrella now produced is my property, and the value is about 2s.—Cross-examined: Did I not g> to the door when you told me ?-Yes, you went to the back door, and you had some refreshment, for which you did not seem inclined to thank us.—P.C. C. Jones said I am a police-constable stationed at Corris. On Wednesday last, the 21st, I went in search of the prisoner on another charge, and I apprehended him near Machynlleth, and lodged him in Machynlleth lock-up for the night. On my return I was told of this charge, and next morning I charged him with stealing the umbrella I found upon him when I took him into custody. The prisoner said nothing in reply.—The prisoner had no question to ask, and after being cautioned in the usual way, he decided to have the case settled at once, and he was sentenced as stated above.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, April 29. -Before J. W. Greaves, Esq., William Casson, Esq., and John Jones, Esq., of Ynysfawr. PARISH CONSTABLES. The appointment of parish constables for the various parishes, and other parochial business, occupied a con- siderable time. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS. John Hughes, of Blaenau Festiniog, was charged by P.C. William Jones with being drunk and riotous, at Blaenau Festiniog, on the 29th of March last.— P.C. William Jones said As I was going home to Four Crosses, on Easter Monday last, I heard screaming at the back of Dolawen Inn, and seeing people running about there, I went in to ascertain what was going on. I found defendant and Jchn Williams fighting. Tried to separate them and in doing so, I was assaulted and beat insensible. Defendant was very drunk.—Fined 5s., and 10s. 6d. costs. John Williams, of Four Crosses, Blaenau Festiniog, was also charged with the same offence, on the same day and at the same place. Mr Thomas Jones, solicitor, of Portmadoc, appeared for the defence.—P.C. W. Jones said: Hearing screaming at Dolawen Inn, on Easter Monday last, I went into the house, and found defendant fighting with John Hughes. Begged of them to desist, and John Hughes did so; but John Williams would not. He kept on beating Hughes; and as I tried to separate them he gave me two kicks on my leg, and knocked me in my side, and again on my head. -Cross-examined: I am quite sure defendant was drunk, but not so drunk as the other man. The reason why I delayed taking out a sum- mons against him was that I was laid up with a bad eye, and other illness, and was in consequence unable to do my duty for three weeks. I was quite sober at the time. If any of the defendant's witnesses swear to the contrary, they will tell what is untrue. Ellis Wynne said-I was present at the time the row took place at Dolawen Inn. John Williams and John Hughes were fighting. I cannot say that defendant was drunk, but he was the worse for drink. Cross-examined—I had gone in after William Jones. I did not see William Jones strike John Williams. I did not say that John Williams was drunk, I said he was in drink. You need not ask what are the signs of a man be- ing in drink-the outward sign of a man being in drink is very evident. He was smelling of drink— that's one proof and further, if he had not been in drink he would not have been in such a passion, and would have desisted when the officer asked him to do so. David Davies said—I was present in the house when the row commenced. John Williams was neither drunk nor sober. He was not disorderly then. Some dispute took place with regard to a dog, which eventually led to a fight between John Hughes and John Williams. Cross-examined—John Williams first took hold of John Hughes. When I went into the yard the first thing I saw was John Hughes's thumb in John Williams's mouth. I saw the officer striking defendant. He had been kicked by defendant in trying to separate them. For the defence, Evan Jones said-I am a quarryman living at Blaenau. I was at Dolawen Inn on Easter Monday. I saw defend- ant and John Hughes together. I was sitting in the house. There was some conversation with regard to a dog. John Hughes thought defendant was challenging him, and took hold of defendant's breast. Defendant had his top coat on at the time. He was struck by John Hughes, and in the scuffle defendant fell. They were taken up, and continued fighting, and went out still fight- ing into the yard. There I saw John Haghes's thumb in defendant's mouth. After that the officer came there. My opinion is that the officer was drunk. The first thing he did was to rush on defendant, taking hold of his hair, and struck him several times. He struck him once against the window sill, so that there was a cut on the back of his head. Defendant was quite sober as far as I can say. < John Jones said-I am a quarryman living at Gwerny- cae. I did not see the commencement of the row at Dolawen Inn on Easter Monday. I followed them to the yard. I was there when John Hughes's thumb was in de- fendant's mouth. The men were separated when the offi- cer came there. The defendant was perfectly sober at the time. I cannot say whether the officer was sober, as he appeared to me to be drunk. Taat is my honest belief. The first thing the officer did was to rush at defendant and strike him several times. They had been separated when the officer came there. By the Officer-The men were separated when you came there. They were not clutching eash other. You did go between them, but instead of taking hold of John Hughes, who was the most violent, you attacked defendant, who was defending himself. Mr Jones submitted that there was no proof of any riot at all on the part of his client, as he was only defending himself, which he was justified in doing; and also that there was no evidence to support the charge of drunken- ness, which had totally failed. The Bench said they were inclined, as this was the first charge brought against defendant, to take a lenient view of the matter, and look upon the charge of drunkenness as not proved, and that the riot was not caused by him. And as the officer had not brought forward against him the charge of assault, they would dismiss the case, hoping it would be a warning to him in future. Hugh Gwilym Jones, of Bodafon, Blaenau Festiniog, quarryman, was charged by P.C. W. Jones with assault- ing him while executing his duty on the 29th of March. P.C. W. Jones said-I am a police constable stationed at Blaenau. On the 29th of March I was separating the two last defendants, John Hughes and John Williams, at the back of Dolawen Inn. On being attacked by John Williams I defended myself, when Hugh G. Jones struck me a severe blow on the cheek. I went insensible then. Defendant was close to me after I was struck, but I did not see him striking me. I asked him why he struck me, and he said it was because I was putting it on John Williams. Cross-examined—I don't remember if I was struck more than once. I went insensible after the first knock; but I recovered in a few minutes. Ellis Wynne-I was present at the time of the row. I saw defendant striking William Jones. He struck him in his face. I cannot say if his fist was closed or not when he struck him. The officer was then standing between John Hughes and John Williams, separating them. I saw blood on the officer's face in about five minutes after the row was over. I did not notice if there were other marks. I cannot say if the blow was a hard or a light one, as I did not feel it myself. I saw the officer about five minutes before the row, and he appeared to be per- fectly sober at the time. Cross-examined—I was there from the beginning of the row. I was assisting to separate the men. I cannot say that Gwilym Jones was holding John Williams. I was holding John Hughes. I cannot say if the officer had struck John Williams, as I was engaged at the time with the other men. Stephen Davies said—I was present at the row in ques- tion. I saw Hugh Gwilym Jones there. He struck the policeman twice on the face and cheekbone. I did not see the officer before nor after the row, and therefore I cannot say whether he was sober. Cross-examined-I was there at the time of the row. I saw the officer, after he received two kicks and a slap from John Williams, pushing John Williams away, and giving him a slap. Gwilym Jones, after striking the officer, called out if there was a place for him to go out, and he went away; and I think he went straight home. Two other witnesses were called, but did not answer to their names, although summoned. Evan Jones, called for the defence, said-I saw Gwilym Jones there, assisting to separate the men. I saw the officer when he came there rushing on John Williams, and striking him. Instead of quelling, the officer increased the row. On my oath I saw he was beating John Williams. I saw Gwilym Jones giving the officer a slap. Before doing so, Gwilym told him he ought not to behave so. I think Gwilym then did more of an officer's work than the officer himself. By the Bench—I cannot say if John Williams had struck the officer before he struck him. John Jones said—I saw Gwilym Jones assisting to separate the men. It was he that took John Hughes's thumb out of John Williams's mouth. I saw the officer coming there first, and immediately he attacked John Williams. Edward Jones said—I live at Lord-street, Blaenau Festiniog. I work at the quarry. I remember being at Dolawen Inn on Easter Monday. I saw John Williams and John Hughes gripping each other. I saw the officer come there, and he went to John Williams and struck him, and a fight between them followed. Gwilym Jones asked the officer to desist; but he might as well ask a stone as him. Gwilym Jones was perfectly sober at the time; but the officer was quite drunk. John Williams was quite sober at the time. By the Officer- What you first did was striking John Williams. You struck him three or four times. I did not see John Williams kicking you, and am quite certain he did not. Yt il took hold of his hair, but you first knocked him. The officer called attention to the difference between this witness's evidence and that of John Jones in the former case. John Jones said he Lad first took hold of him by his hair, this witness said he first struck him. Mr Jones said-That no doubt Gwilyn Jones struck the officer; but from the evidence given, it was evident the officer was not in a fit state himself to quell a dis- turbance. In fact that defendant was the peacemaker, and after Gwilym Jones had interfered, the disturb- ance was immediate over. The Bench said they were of opinion that the offence had been proved against him. He bad been convicted six times before, and fined each time, and once bound over to keep the peace. They did not now take those things into consideration, but they would now inflict upon him a fine 25, and 35s. costs, and bind him over in the sum of 210 to keep the peace for twelve months. The money was paid. WILFUL DAMAGE. Robert Edwards, John Jones, John Roberts, and Evan Davies, all of Maentwrog, were charged with wilfully setting fire to a certain wood, on a farm called Lledcwm, in the parish of Maentwrog, on Sunday, the 14th day of March last. P.C. William Richards said he had been sent on Sun- day afternoon, the 14th of March last, by Mr Holland to the place named, which is close to Rhaiadr Du, as he had seen some persons there making a fire, to see if any damage had been done. He found some dry sticks and moss on some trees burned. The fire had been put out. Defendants pleaded guilty of lighting the fire, but not with any intention to damage the property. Case dismissed. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS. Morris Jones, alias Morris y Gof Bach, of Blaenau Festiniog, was charged by P.C. W. Jones, with being drunk and riotous at Blaenau Festiniog, on the 20th of March last. P.C. W. Jones said-I was on the 20th of March last in my own house, which is at the back of Dolawen Inn, and seeing people running in, I went there, and I found defendant had been fighting with Robert Williams, who has been summoned, but does not appear. Defendant was very drunk. I persuaded him to go home, and he went for some distance, when he stopped and challenged Robert Williams again to fight; he eventually went home. Defendant energetically denied being drunk this time. He only had had three glasses of ale—and had been struck three times, and he only defended himself then. Fined 5s., and 10s. 6d. costs; or seven days imprison- ment. He was allowed fourteen days to pay, as his child was very ill. The Bench recommended him to keep away from public-houses altogether.

PENMAENPOOL. ACCIDENT TO MR. G. LEWIS.-It is with much regret that we record an accident which befel Mr George Lewis, the secretary of the Cambrian Railways Com- pany, at the latter end of last week. We understand that he was at Penmaen Pool, in company with Mr G. Owen, engineer, and other officials of the company, inspecting some work recently done in that neighbourhood, and while climbing over a wall he fell and hurt his leg. Great pain was the immediate result of the injury, and he was soon taken home, where he was attended by Mr Beres- ford, surgeon, who ascertained that the limb was fractured. The fracture, we are glad to say, is not a very bad one, and therefore Mr Lewis's speedy recovery may be antici- pated.

MACHYNLLETH. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A meeting of this description was held at the Wesleyan Chapel in this town on Monday evening, the 26th ult. The Rev. Owen Owen presided. The adjudicators were—Reading and recitations, the Rev. T. Thomas; singing, Mr Rowland Williams; essays and poetry, the Rev. Isaac Jenkins. The competition, the subjects for which had been announcel some weeks before- hand, was limited to members of the Wesleyan Sunday Schools in this circuit. The proceedings commenced with a glee, sung by the choir, after which the chairman, in a short, appropriate speech, introduced the business of the evening, which was proceeded with in the following order: —Reading the adjudication on the englynion to the Pulpit," best, Mr E. Jones, Noddfanun; singing "Gawn ni gwrdd tu draw i'r tonau," prize divided be- tween Liza Pugh and S. J. Hughes; recitation, best, David D. Williams; the best specimen of a letter, prize awarded to J. Owen, Corris; reading adjudication on stanzas to Dr Adam Clarke's Commentary, bsst, E. Jones, Noddfanun; singing Calon wladgar," best, R. Hum- phreys • reading an adjudication upon certain answers in writi'n" best, J. Owen, Corris impromptu speeches on "The Sunday School," best, L. Reese; singing, "Y gân a ganai Betsi," prize not merited; reading an adjudication on stanzas to the Wesleyan Foreign Missions," best, Noddfanun; reading, 'Eph. iii. 14-21, best, D. D. Wil- liams singing, Cyflafan y Beirdd," best, R. Humphreys; reading the adjudication on the essays on "Abraham," prize divided between L. Reece and Richards singing the tune Erfyniad," best, H. Lewis and party reading the adjudication on the essays on The advantages of early religion," prize divided between John Morris and I John Owen; singing a glee, Y ffrwd," best, a choir from Eglwysfach, leader D. Harris. The was a large audience, and the meeting was in every respect quite a success. A vote of thanks to the chairman, which was cordially responded to, brought the proceedings to a close.

ABERYSTWYTH. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.—Nothing is more annoying to persons travelling than changing and re-booking and many of our readers may not be aware that since the 1st of January last the Manchester and Milford Railway Company have succeeded in coming to arrangements with the Pembroke and Tenby, London and North Western, Great Western, Cambrian, and other companies, whereby both passengers and goods may be booked through to Swansea, Bristol, Haverford West, Llanelly, Whitland, London, and other places, and thus do away with the inconvenience of re-booking which previously existed. CEREDIGION CRICKET CLUB.—A meeting in connection with the above club was held at the Lion Hotel, on Tuesday evening last, when there were present—Messrs W. H. Davies, H. E. Taylor (hon. treasurer), R. Gilbert- son, jun., Capt. Cumberland, Capt. Hopton, James Thomas, Gowan Clark, and A. J. Hughes, hon. sec. On the proposition of Mr James Thomas, seconded by Mr H. E, Taylor, Mr W. H. Davies was unanimously voted to the chair. Mr A. J. Hughes tendered his resig- nation as hon. sec., and proposed that Capt. Cumber- land be appointed to fill that office for the ensuing year. This was seconded by Mr Thomas and carried unanimously. It was proposed by Mr R. Gilbertson, and seconded by Mr Gowan Clark, that Mr H. E. Taylor be re-elected to the office of hon. treasurer for the ensuing year. The accounts of the hon. treasurer up to the 26th April, 1869, were examined and found to be correct. It was proposed by Mr H. E. Taylor, seconded by Mr R. Gilbertson, and carried unanimously, that Capt. Hopton be re-elected a member of the club. It was also carried unanimously, that Tuesdays and Fridays, from four o'clock, be the prac- tice days of the club. Proposed by Capt. Cumberland, seconded by Mr A. J. Hughes, and carried, that visitors be allowed to practice on the club ground by paying 5s. for a monthly ticket. We are happy to state that the club would be in a very healthy state with regard'to funds if the arrears were paid up, to which the secretary wishes to call the attention of the members. Practice will be com- menced on Tuesday next. No doubt a cricket club like the Ceredigion proves an additional attraction to the town, with regard to visitors, &c., and we should like to see more, interest taken in it by the tradesmen and other gentlemen who have hitherto been non-subscribers. NEW ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—CUTTING OF THE FIRST SOD.-The erection of a new chapel for the English Wesleyans of this town has been felt for some, time to be a pressing necessity. The chapel they occupy at present at Lewis-terrace is far too limited for their requirements even in the winter, and in the summer months there has been no adequate provision for the numerous visitors who are in the habit of attending the Wesleyan ministry. iJuring he last six months great efforts have been put forth to improve the financial position of the congregation, and to justify them in undertaking such a large and im- portant scheme as they have in contemplation; and we have the pleasure of stating that the first practical step has been taken in the matter, and that the work has been begun under the most auspicious circumstances. A suit- able site has been purchased in Queen's-road, and on Tues- day last the first sod was turned. Though little publicity was given to the event, there was a tolerable gathering of friends who showed the deepest interest in the proceedings. Mr W. H. RANSE, who, we understand, has exerted himself very laudably in this scheme, was requested to turn the' first sod, and in doing so he expressed the great pleasure and gratitude he felt in being permitted to see the com- mencement of a work to which they had all looked forward with such anxiety and interest; and he sincerely hoped that they might see the topstone put on with rejoicing, and that a spiritual church might be gathered there which would be a blessing to the neighbourhood. He then pre- sented a bible to each of the workmen as a momento of hat day.—Several members of the committee afterwards dug up a portion of the earth, and conveyed it to a dis- tarce and even the ladies and children had a hand in the matter.—The Rev. D. THOMAS remarked that they had now taken a most important step, and that that day was very eventful in their history as a church. They had felt for some time that they had great need of a new chapel, and now that they had commenced their work in the fear of the Lord he had no misgivings as to the future. In the sanctuary they were about to erect the gospel trumpet would give no uncertain sound. It would be proclaimed in its simplicity, and purity, and power; and he trusted that that house would become the birthplace of many im- mortal souls. -The doxology was then sung, and the rev. gentleman closed the proceedings with prayer.—As we shall have an opportunity of describing the building at some future time we may simply remark that it will be a most commodious and elegant structure, and will be quite an ornament to the town. The chapel will accommodate 450 adults on the ground floor, with spacious schools underneath, vestries, and all necessary appurtenances- The architect is Mr Spaull, of Oswestry, and the con tractors are Messrs John Jones and Son, Strata Florida. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone is to take place in July.

NEW QUAY, IMPROVED POSTAL ACCOMMODATION.—We have much pleasure in stating that the district between Pencader and New Quay will shortly enjoy the advantages of an early postal delivery. Hitherto much inconvenience has been suffered by the inhabitants, who had good reason to com- plain. The case, as stated in the petition to the Post- master General some time since, and to which we then referred, clearly pointed out the grievance. The petition was presented by Mr E. M. Richards, the member for the county, and has been quite successful, although the prayer of the petitioners has not been granted in the way they suggested. Instead of a mail-cart between Llandyssul and New Quay, the Postmaster General has consented to send the mail from Pencader to New Quay, the roads being easier than from Llandyssul. We are informed that this change will take place at once. The London mail will then reach New Quay at about nine o'clock in the morning. It is ex- pected the mail will be drawn by two horses, and will afford accomodation for passengers.

EXTENSIVE ROBBERIES FROM THE RAILWAY AT BANGOR. On Wednesday, a sitting of the Bangor magistrates was held to consider a charge of robbery against William Owen Hughes, of Bangor, Mary Hughesr his wife, and their servant girl. They resided in a milliner's shop within fifty yards of the railway station. It appears that on the 17th March, Mr John Aronson, jeweller, Bangor, sent a box of jewellery to Southampton, en route for a branch establishment of his in Melbourne. The mail train that left Holyhead that evening was to convey the box to Chester; but it was an ascertained fact that the box was abstracted from the railway van at Bangor, or that it never reached the van, though given to the company's servants for booking. The box contained watches, jewellery, &c., to the value of £580, and it seems, for some reason or other, Mr Aronson had not declared it value Detective Eccles, of the London and North-Western Railway Company, and Superintendent Jones, Bangor, took immediate steps to find out the robbers, and on Tues- day morning last they entered the house of the accused. Under the hearthstone they found a quantity of watches and jewellery. This led to the apprehension of the accused. Amongst the articles found were some alleged to be the proceeds of two other railway robberies, one being a box sent from Coventry to Dublin with three wathes, but when the box reached Dublin it contained a lump of coal only. The servant was discharged, and the other accused were remanded in order that further enquiries might be made. On Thursday, Alfred Gilchrist Wilson, a smart young man, about 23 years of age (married), recommended to the station master at Bangor as an intelligent Scotchman, was also charged before the local magistrates for being impli- cated in the robberies. He is an outdoor parcel porter, employed at the Bangor station, and had charge of parcels to and from the parcel office to all trains. It appears that he had been suspected from the first, and his residence was then examined, but no traces were found of the stolen articles. He was at his usual occupation until Thursday afternoon, when he was taken into custody. It appears that he had made recriminatory statements in reference to the charge, which led to his apprehension. These were to t'1e effect that Hughes met him on the evening of the robbery by the station, and said, "By God, a box of Aronson's has passed here this evening for the mail;" when Wilson replied, and said "All right." Wilson admitted that he put the box in the railway van from the platform side, and Hughes took it out from the opposite side, with Wilson's cognisance. That same night Wilson met Hughes at his house, and Hughes reached the box over the railings. The box was opened at Hughes's house in Wilson's presence, and the contents taken out. The box was burnt and the articles put aside. Hughes has also admitted the charge, but denies that he made a dupe of Wilson or had any part in stealing the box on the com- pany's premises. Wilson, who has been in the company's service at Bangor about two years, was remanded. He was selected for the service from a number of candidates for his "superior intelligence." The detection of the crime has relieved several highly-respectable young men connected with the station from suspicion, as well as Parry, the guard of the train in question.

PUBLIC HOUSES AND THEIR CONCOMITANTS. SIR,-It is a matter of congratulation that the atten- tion from various and opposite quarters at present be- stowed on the drink traffic holds out the prospect of an entire revision of the licensing system ere long. The evils which have their source in the indiscriminate granting of licences are felt even in the most secluded localities. A little village not a hundred miles from Aberdovey was on Siturday night, or, rather, Sunday morning, startled from its propriety through being the scene of riotous proceedings, having, of course, a connection with a public house from which a man emerged at a questionable hour, well primed for breaking the peace, but not exactly in a condition' to substantiate his claim to being best man' in a 'scratch.' Having come against a fac simile of himself no time was wasted in negotiation, the ultima ratio regum, viz., blows, being at once resorted to. Some of the midnight prowlers, who are always on the qui vive for affairs of this nature, immediately assisted to make to the affray as murderous as possible, two especially being conspicuous by their 'good offices,' one a person who has lately passed the sort of examination requisite previous to re-commencmg business, the other an amateur dabbler in the healing art.' For two human beings to be allowed for a length- ened period to maul and bruise each ether without inter- ference, making night hideous with their outcries, is a disgrace to all concerned. The P.O. was conspicuous by his absence. Discretion, undoubtedly, is the better part of valour, and consistency is an admirable trait in a char- acter.Yours, &c., G.

HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. The adjourned half-yearly meeting of this company was held yesterday at the head offices at Oswestry. The chair was occupied by Earl Vane, chairman of the Board of Directors, and the following other directors were in at- tendance:—Capt. Pryce, Mr W. Gartside, Mr J. W. Johns, Mr D. Davies, Mr J. A. Mann, and Mr A. H. Phillpotts. There were also present:—Mr J. Thomas, Mr G. J. Saunders, Mr J. Morris, Mr B. Roberts Mr G. Oswell, Mr D. W. Trouncer, Mr J. Power, Mr T. D. Colley, Mr S. Boult, Mr E. Oswell, Mr Scott, Mr Mickleburgh, Mr Corry, Mr Eaglesfield, Mr Fynnev Mr Quilter, Mr Suche, Mr Michael, Mr Costarn Mr Barber, Mr Slaney, Mr Jones, Prior's Lee, Salop Mr Maxwell, Liverpool, Mr Sand, Mr Tobin, Mr Hubback, Mr Barrow, Mr Edwards, Mr Ward, Mr M'Ewin, Mr M'Kerwan; Mr Howell, solicitor to the company; Mr Elias, traffic manager; and Mr Geo. Owen engineer. The CHAIRMAN moved, and Capt. PRYCE seconded, the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, which were taken as read. The report was as follows :—' REPORT OF THE DIRECTOPS.1 The accounts now submitted have been prepared in accordance with the Railways Regulation Act, 1868, regard being had to the provisions of the Company's special Act of the same session. h. u66! 4 half-yearly meeting certain parties representing the Newtown and Machynlleth Preference Shareholders have filed a petition in the Court of Chancery, under the provisions of section 38 of the company's Act of last year, with a view to deter- mining their legal position. Under this petition parties repre- senting the Preference Shareholders of the Llanidloes and Newtown Section also appeared, with a similar object, as did also various other classes of creditors and proprietors. The petition was heard before his honor Vice-Chancellor James in the month of February last; but the formal order is not yet finally settled The directors have reason to believe that there will be an anneal on the part of some of the classes affected by it. Whatever the result of the appeal may be, the directors think they are not premature in expressing an opinion that a plan of arrangement, founded upon the principle of mutual concession, affords by far the best prospect of extricating the company from its numerous difficulties. With this view, the directors are devoting their attention to the preparation of a plan whicii they hope will obtain the concurrence of all interests. The junction with the Great Western Railway, at Dolgelley is approaching completion, and will probably be ready for opening by the middle of May. The Newtown station is nearly finIshed, and the directors are proceeding with the construction of the other neces-ary works to meet the requirements of the traffic. The directors reti; ing by rotation are two Coast directors, viz., David W.lliams, E-q., M.P., and Jasper Wilson Johns, Esq., both ùf whom are eligible, and offer themselves for re-election. The auditor now retiring by rotation is Mr John Young, and he also offers himself for re-election. VANE, Chairman. R. D. PRYCE, Deputy-Chairman. N R\A. GEO. LEWIS, Secretary. Company s Offices, Oswestry, 28th April, 1869 AUDITORS' REPORT. To the Shareholders of the Cambrian Railways Company. The foregoing accounts have been prepared in the forms pre. scribed by the Regulation of Railways Act, 1868, so far as practi- cable, and are in accordance with the company's books and duly vouched. The Receiver's Accounts for the half-year are included in the at ove statements. In order to comply with the Cambrian Railwayi Act, 18S8, the Expenditure and Receipts on the Inland and Coast Railways respectively are shewn in the first two columns on the debit and credit sides of Rev-erne Account No. 9. The tWrT^nln^ that statement gives the total expenditure and receipts ol^both sections, the balance of same being the net surplus of the Com. mon Fund," referred to in the said Act. It will be observed that effect has been given in the Net Revenue Accounts (No. 10) of the two sections, so far as practi- cable, to the modifications provided forin the Cambrian Railways Act, 18*8, section 14, by crediting the Coast Railway and debiting the Inland Railway, balf the pecuniary value of the arrangement embodied in the Amalgamation Act, 1365, by which the for- mer railway was to be worked by the latter it 45 per cent of the gross receipts. the gross receipts. 2nfl,-With an estimate of the mileage proportion of rebate in respect of traffic arising on or running over the former line. On the other hand the Inland Railway has been credited and the Coast Railway debited with interest at the rate of 5 per cent. the Coast Section! V*lue °f the r°lling stock 'Weable to As regards the division of the net surplus of the "Common Fund," it will be seen, on reference to the Net Revenue Account (No. 10) that each section has been credited with its own net earnings, and that the Cuast Section has, in addition, been credited with half the difference between its working expenses and the amount of 45 per cent. of its gross leceipts, namely. < £ 2,348 12s. lO.Jd.; the final division of the net surplus of the 11 Common Fund" must however be determined by arbitration, as provided by said Act. 1 Ihe accounts between Mr Savin and the comp&nv still remain unadjusted. J No decision has yet been obtained with reference to the priori. ties claimed by the Preference Stock-hol lers, referred to in our last report. The balance at the credit of the Inland Section Net Revenue Account is therefore subject to the settlement of this question, an I to the realisation of the balance standing at the debit of the inspectors of Mr Savin's estate. The liabilities of the Cuast Section in respect of interest and rent charges, as shown in the General Balance Sheet. r»o. id amount to £ 66159 4 4 The Net Revenue Account, No. 10, or this sec- tion shows, after debiting the whole of the rent-charges, interest, &c., a deficiency oi • £ 31,346 17 8t To which add expenditure on Capital Account in excess of receipts. 7,743 1 3J ———————— 39,089 18 111 Thus showing that, subject to the realisation of balances due for traffic, the sum of £ 27061 5 44. will be applicable to the payment of rent-charges, interest on debentures, &c of this section. The balance of the sum of X2,000, sanctioned by the Court of Chancery to be paid by the receiver on account of legal and parliamentary expenses, has been paid, and is charged in the revenue account of this half year. Further accounts have been delivered to the company for legal and parliamentary expenses, but as they have not been taxed or the amount to be paid agreed upon, they are not yet brought ret0ch^^lke%vVn°uePaay- A °fthese T\°^C-fli^aKeS °.f ^udebtedness, or Lloyd's Bonds (^2 19s. 4d.), it will be observe i, is now brought into the accounts but the outstanding liabilities on Capital Account! referred torn our last report, in respect of land-claims, 4c.. ex- cept to the extent of payments made on account thereof, are not yet brought into the books ot the company, but appear in State- ment Nov 7. These, we believe, will be increased by interest and legal expenses. The charge for Maintenance and Renewal of the Permanent Way of the Inland/Railway includes 13,698 7s. 6d. for renewal of four miles, bixty-nine chains, but no fund has yet been created for the urther renewal of that line, or for the renewal of the Coast Section, a subject to which we have al.uded in former re- ports, and which we think has an important bearing on the comparative workiug expenses of the two sections. Subject to the foregoing remarks, we are of opinion that the half-yearly accounts proposed to be issued, contain a full and true statement of the financial condit on of the company. JNO. YOUNG, I A W. E. RETELL, J Audu°rs. Oswestry, 15th February, 1869. Mr FYNNSY proposed as an amendment that the report and accounts be received, but not adopted and that after the election of officers, the meeting be adjourned to Friday, the 11th June, at two o'clock in the afternoon, so that the accounts might be submitted to the arbitrator in ac- cordance with the provisions of the Act of 1868, and time afforded for the consideration of them, and the report bv the proprietary. The amendment was seconded by Mr MAXWELL, and carried. The retiring directors were Mr D. Williams, M.P., and Mr J. W. Johns, both of whom offered themselves for re-election. Mr Williams was unanimously re-elected, on the motion of Mr FYNNEY. Mr POWER proposed Mr A. Ricardo, of London, in lieu of Mr Johns, which was second. ed by Mr M'KEWAN. The proposition was lost, and a poll was therefore demanded, which resulted as follows:—For Mr Johns, 1,991, and for Mr Ricardo, 1,637. Mr John Young, the retiring auditor was then re- elected. Some formal resolutions were passed authorizing the, company to raise a sum of money not exceeding 2147,300 either by mortgage or by the issue of debenture stock. The meeting was then adjourned pursuant to the re- solution previously passed

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. 25th, the wife JAMES B. LLOYD, Esq., Plasyndre, Bala, of a daughter. 26th, the wife of Mr D. JENKINS, jun., Union-street, Aberystwyth, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. 27th ult., at St. James's Church, West Teignmouth, Devonshire, by the Rev. Canon Birch, vicar of Black- burn, Yorkshire, THOMAS HUMPHREY WILLIAMS, eldest son of the late Griffith Williams, Esq., of Llwyn, Dol. gelley, to SARAH WATKINS, eldest daughter of James Watkins, Esq., West Cliff Villa, Teignmouth. DEATHS. 24th ult., aged 26, at Ty Glyn, Cilian Ayron, Cardigan. shire, THOMAS ARDEN, seventh son of the late ALBAN THOMAS DAVIES, Esq., of Ty Glyn. 27th, aged 22, Mr RICHARD JONES, Moor-street, Aber- ystwyth. 28th ult., aged 46, Mrs ELIZABETH MORRIS, wife of Mr John Morris, Royal Oak, and Mayor of Penrhyndeu- draeth.

Shipping Intelligence. ABERYSTWYTH. ARRIVED Ystwyth, Clayton, Chester; Messenger, Rees, Runcorn; Express, s.s;, Morgan, Liverpool; H. E. Taylor, s.s., Lewis, Bristol; Jane Ellen, Rees, Neath; Two Sisters, Edwards, Cork; Severn, Owens, Newport; Margaret, Evans, Aberayron Primrose, Jones, Liverpool; New Diligence, Davies, Neath. SAILED Adoram, Davies, to Liverpool; Helen, Thomas, Milford Energy, Thomas, Aberdovev; Con- stance, Shaw, Flint; My Lady, Shaw, Flint; Fame, Williams, Flint; Messenger, Rees, Portmadoc Express, s s., Morgan, Bristol; H. E. Taylor, Lewis, Liverpool Two Sisters, Edwards, Portmadoc; Margaret, Evans,' Chester. ABERDOVEY. ARRIVED John James, Jones, Newquay, ballast; Mountain Maid, Davies, Chester, bricks; Sarah, Davies, Aberayron, ballast. SAILED—Koh-i-noor, Hughes, Gloucester, slates Os- prey, Davies, Ayr, slates Hope, Rees, Bristol, slates; Apron Belle, Evans, Belfast, slates Miss Evans, Davies, Greenock, bark; Catherine Morgan, Jones, Seaham, slates Snowdrop, Walker, Pwllheli, ballast. Printed at the Caxton Steam-Printing Works, Oswestry, in the county of Sa'op. and published at the dwelling house of JACOB JONES, High-street, Bala, in the countv of Merioneth, by Joint ASKEW ROBERTS, Caxton Place. Oswestry, EDWARD WOODALL, Victoria Place, Oswestry, and RICHARD HENRY VENABLKS, Whittington, in the county of Salon. Saturday, May 1st, 1869,